Taylor: Health Dept. ‘actively working’ with local monkeypox patients
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor kicked off Monday’s Shelby County Commission meeting with local updates on both COVID-19 and monkeypox.
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August 2022
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May 2022
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County Commission again delays filling state House seat
The delay comes as the commission as well as the city council have had trouble with attendance this month as the school year ends and family vacations begin.
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COVID case rates rising again, health director says
The seven-day rolling average is now more than five times higher than what it was three weeks ago, Dr. Michelle Taylor told the Shelby County Commission.
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January 2022
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Officials to pause issuance of health orders
“We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said.
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Reported new COVID cases drop below 900
The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.
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Whitehaven COVID vaccination site to reopen Friday
It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older.
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Officials: COVID-positive hospitalizations have plateaued
On Jan. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported 770 hospitalizations: 134 in the ICU and 636 in acute care.
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In split vote, Shelby County decides to distribute COVID test kits
Three county commissioners voted against the $1.44 million purchase of 180,000 tests in 90 kits with two tests a piece. One cited comments by Dr. Ben Carson on Fox News earlier this week complaining that more tests would mean a rise in COVID cases.
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Health Dept. working with state for more rapid COVID-19 tests
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor said that there have been a few reports in Shelby County of fake testing sites.
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Half of county is COVID vaxxed, only 17% have booster shot
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor also complained about employers requiring a test for workers who have quarantined for the recommended five days to return to work after initially testing positive for COVID.
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Officials: Essential services continue to be ‘stretched’ by COVID
High COVID-19 case numbers are not only affecting staffing at testing sites but at area police agencies, fire departments and hospitals, Memphis and Shelby County officials said Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Taylor warns of packed hospitals even with less severe effects of Omicron
Shelby County Health Dept. Director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 5, that state health officials are also watching the strain on hospitals and public health institutions closely.
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Health Dept. reports 5 deaths, fewer than 2,000 new COVID cases
Active COVID-19 cases top 22,000.
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December 2021
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31 Omicron variant cases confirmed in Shelby County
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County Commissioners Monday, Dec. 20, that caution is recommended for holiday gatherings.
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November 2021
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Coronavirus: Active cases have increased in almost every age group
Active cases have increased in every age group except those older than 85, one week ahead of Thanksgiving.
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October 2021
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Coronavirus numbers continuing downward trend in Shelby County
Numbers are moving downward in every age group, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said.
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September 2021
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Health Dept. director: ‘COVID is not done with us’
The local Health Department is not planning on additional COVID-19 business restrictions at this time but “nothing is off the table,” said its director.
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COVID patients break more hospital records
Tennessee as a whole is reporting 117 cases per 100,000 people, up 79% over 14 days, and the highest level in the nation.
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August 2021
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Local COVID-19 hospitalization rates hit new high
Children now account for more COVID-19 infections in Shelby County than 18- to 34-year-olds, another record.
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Table Talk: Masking up in restaurants and schools; Café Samovar recipe revealed
We’re talking about masks, because what else? Really, though, wearing them properly could be what keeps our restaurants open. But is it enough to keep our kids safe?
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To avoid restaurant restrictions, just wear a mask, health dept. says
While the Health Department has the authority to enact stricter rules, Director Taylor says she believes compliance with the new mask mandate will dampen the Delta surge.
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‘Dangerously over capacity’ ERs at risk of treating only those likely to survive
The Pipkin Building vaccination site will not close at the end of August and Germantown and Collierville partners will open a high-volume site, said City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen.
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New mask mandate goes into effect 7 a.m. Friday
Masks will be required in all public, indoor settings, including restaurants and bars.
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Health Dept. Director: Shelby County mask mandate ‘needs to happen quickly’
“We must have a universal mask mandate in Shelby County and it needs to happen quickly,” Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor told the County Commission Wednesday.
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‘We are afraid:’ Doctors worry about strain on hospitals, need to protect children
“The ERs are inundated,” said Dr. Shailesh Patel. “If we do not change course, we are headed to our darkest hours, our darkest days.”
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